70 Things to Do in August! Calendar of Events for Terre Haute and the Wabash Valley

| July 25, 2025 | Calendar, Featured | No Comments

The sleepy days of summer wrap up this month and back-to-school is on everyone’s mind! But as the kids prepare to hit the books, use our calendar to squeeze in some family fun!

Featured event!

Ticket sales open for the 2025-2026 season at Community Theater open on August 1!

Sign up now for fall classes with our partners at World of Dance!

This year, they have a NEW hip-hop class for ages 9 and up! Find out more on the Wanda’s World of Dance website!

Have you heard of Girls on the Run?!

For the next three months, we’ll be shining a spotlight on this incredible program! At the beginning of August, Girls on the Run is looking for sites (schools, homeschool groups, etc) and coaches.

As a Girls on the Run coach, you’ll inspire confidence in participants while working with amazing individuals who share your passion for empowering girls. Sign up to be a role model, an inspiration, and a leader in girls’ journey toward self-discovery and success. Girls on the Run provides coach training and all the supplies needed to support the team with girls in 3rd-5th grade and 6-8th grade. Register now at https://www.gotrofnwi.org/coach

Friday, August 29-Monday, September 1. Casey Popcorn Festival in CASEY, IL. Featuring FREE POPCORN all weekend, carnival, beer garden, parade, magic show, wood carvers, popcorn eating contest, kids’ fishing derby, and more!

Friday, August 29-Monday, September 1. Clinton Little Italy Festival. Parade, wine garden music, and more!

Saturday, August 30. Movie After Dark (American Graffiti) with free popcorn at Gilbert Park.

Saturday, August 30. Canning Class at reTHink. Have you always wanted to learn how to can foods but didn’t want to buy all the materials? This is your chance to learn a valuable life skill!

Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31. Bridgeton Civil War Days in Parke County, Indiana. Visitors can interact with the soldiers and civilians in Civil War era clothing and learn first hand how our ancestors lived! Exciting live skirmishes, drilling, period camps, a Civil War field hospital, signal corps, pioneer living demonstrations. Great first hand learning for the kids, fun for the whole family! Plenty of food, free parking, no admission. Come on out for a day of fun in Bridgeton!

Weekly Events

Typos happen and event details change! Please confirm with event coordinators before finalizing your plans.

The fun has ended for these great events:

Friday, August 1. Head to 12 Points for the Blueberry Ice Cream Social! 5pm-8pm in conjunction with the 12 Points First Friday Events. Come check out the Terre Foods Building renovations and the12 Points First Friday Event on August 1st from 5pm-8pm. More importantly come get your blueberry sundae with fresh compote and help support Terre Foods. Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae with Compote $5. Vanilla Ice Cream $3. As they work toward opening the store and utilizing our resources for renovations we are paring down Blueberry Fest this year and are not able to offer fresh blueberries from northern Indiana for sale this year.

Friday, August 1. Summer Reading Finale with the VERMILLION county public library. Messy art, visit with goats, Kona Ice, and more!

Friday, August 1. Marshall’s Night On The National Road. Meet law enforcement, night swim, food and drink, free admission.

Friday, August 1-Sunday, August 3. Bike-A-Palooza at Griffin Bike Park. Movie night (RAD), triathlon, pump track race, and lake jump!

Featured Event!

Saturday, August 2. Help give kids a safe and healthy childhood with Susie’s Place Child Advocacy Centers! Bourbon tastings, snacks, souvenir glasses, and auction to help ensure every child in our community has a safe and happy childhood. Find out more at https://susiesplace.org/sippin-for-susies-place-terre-haute/

Featured event!

Saturday, August 2. Join for the first ever Vigo County Public Library Color Run/Walk, which will bring families, friends, and library supporters together for a fun, colorful day! Proceeds for the event will be going towards the wonderful VCPL First Grade Tour Program, which welcomes Vigo County first graders to explore the library, where they learn all that the library offers while also taking a book home to their personal library! At this community-centered event, we’ll be inviting participants to run or walk around the beautiful Maple Avenue Nature Park in a one-loop or five-loop option. Registration is FREE!

Saturday, August 2. We Live! at Spencer Ball Park in Terre Haute. Free school supplies and backpacks, bike giveaways, food and entertainment, and more!

Saturday, August 2. Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Day.

Saturday, August 2. Clothing and Toy Swap + Back to School Bash with Maryland Community Church.

Saturday, August 2. Charleston, IL Bull Riding.

Saturday, August 2. Charleston, IL Butterfly Festival. Kids’ activities, nature walks, kayaks, food trucks, and more!

Sunday, August 3. Broadway on the ‘Bash at The Saratoga. Buffet and performance.

Monday, August 4. Lego Lab at VCPL Main. Ages 6–11: Challenge your child’s construction skills, teamwork abilities, and creativity at Lego® Lab! Your child can attempt the monthly challenge or build their own designs. At the end of the evening, spend a few minutes touring everyone’s designs and learn how others solved problems in their own builds. Parents and caregivers with children under nine should assist with building.

Monday, August 4.Coffee & Crosswords at VCPL 12 Points. Sharpen your pencil and your mind at Coffee & Crosswords! Spend an hour relaxing with crosswords or word searches while you sip on coffee and chat with other cruciverbalists—a fifteen letter word for people who enjoy crosswords. Do you not have the time to stay? Stop by the 12 Points Library and pick up a crossword puzzle to take home!

Monday, August 4. FREE showing of Bullitt at the Moonlite Drive-In Theater.

Tuesday, August 5. FREE showing of Trolls: Band Together at the Moonlite Drive-in Theater.

Tuesday, August 5. Splash Bash at Deming Park Pool. $2 admission. Food trucks, swimming, and yard games.

Featured Event!

Wednesday, August 6. Teddy Bear Picnic at WEST VCPL. Ages 0–12: Your child and their favorite stuffed friend are in for a treat at the Teddy Bear Picnic! Spend the afternoon playing carnival games, going on a scavenger hunt, painting on the sidewalk, and listening to stories at an old-fashioned picnic! Refreshments will be provided. The program has a limited number of seats available. Please register each attendee individually. If this event has reached maximum capacity, non-registrants may be turned away on the day of the event.

Wednesday, August 6. Griffin Bike Park Youth Team. Do you have a young rider between ages 7-18 that would like to learn to ride better? Or just ride with kids his age and skill level? Or maybe learn to race? We have the program for them! Teams are broken down by skill levels and age. We teach fundamentals, racing techniques and above all how to have fun on a mountain bike.

Wednesday, August 6. Rugrats Live at the Wigwam.

Wednesday, August 6. 1st Responder Rally at Fairbanks Park. Join on Wednesday, August 6th at Fairbanks Park for the annual 1st Responder Rally — a back-to-school themed community event focused on fun, food, and helping families get ready for the school year! We’ll be providing school supplies, food, and a chance to connect with local first responders in a relaxed and family-friendly environment. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, August 6. FREE showing of The Last Rodeo at the Moonlite Drive-In Theater.

Thursday, August 7. Alabama at The Mill Terre Haute.

Thursday, August 7. Parents of 5th–8th graders in Terre Haute — you’re invited to the MIX After School Program Open House! Location: SweatBox Community Center, 3000 College Ave. Come see what MIX is all about! Our exciting after school program is built to give your child a safe, creative, and supportive space after school. With caring mentors, quiet homework support, hands-on enrichment activities (like art, STEM, and sports), and a positive social atmosphere — MIX is the perfect place for middle schoolers to thrive. Meet the mentors, enjoy giveaways, and tour the space! Program starts August 12 (Monday–Thursday, 4 PM – 7 PM). Learn more at AfterSchoolMix.org.

Friday, August 8. 3D Print night at WEST VCPL. All Ages: Learn how to take your ideas from concept to creation at 3D Print Night! At this interactive demonstration of the West Branch Library’s 3D printer, you’ll journey through every phase of designing a print—from the inception of an idea to a polished product.

Friday, August 8-Saturday, August 9.Back-to-school skates at The Wigwam. Free admission for students! $4 extra for skate rental.

Saturday, August 9. FREE concert in the park with Silly Safaris!

Saturday, August 9. Haute Create at VCPL Main. Ages 12 & Up: Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive™ or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.

Saturday, August 9. Star Party with Vigo County Parks. Telescopes, guided night hike, sensory-friendly kids’ activities. Please bring red lights instead of standard flashlights!

Saturday, August 9. DIY Sip & Share: Lanyards at VCPL Main. Ages 19 & Up: Keep your keys close with a colorful lanyard made of your choice of fabric and glue at DIY Sip & Share!

Saturday, August 9. Terre Haute German Oberlander Club Annual Picnic. Bring yourself and a dish to share! The club will provide brats, hot dogs, and condiments.

Saturday, August 9. Sunflower Fest at Field to Vase U-Pick Flowers in New Carlisle, IN.

August 11 and 12. Auditions for A Bad Year for Tomatoes at Community Theatre. Comedy by John Patrick. 3 male-identifying roles, 4 female-identifying roles. Production dates: October 3-5 | 10-12, 2025.

Tuesday, August 12. First student dayfor Vigo County School Corporation.

Wednesday, August 13. Fun night with Terre Haute Children’s Choir. Games, fun, singing, and food!

Wednesday, August 13. Sew Simple: Tote-ally Awesome Book Bags. Ages 13 & Up: Learn how to sew your own book tote in this hands-on sewing program. Start with the basics, including how to thread a sewing machine and operate it safely. Then follow step-by-step instructions to cut fabric, stitch pieces together, and create a sturdy, stylish tote bag—perfect for carrying books and more. All materials and machines will be provided.

Thursday, August 14. Art Smart at WEST VCPL. Ages 6-12: Travel back in time with your child to ancient Western civilizations and create modern interpretations of their art. At Art Smart, create Roman-inspired mosaics using decoupage and construction paper.

Thursday, August 14.Bambu Basics at VCPL Main. Ages 12 & Up: Are you curious about 3D printing? Find out how to get started at BambuⓇ Basics. From key terms, software tools, and the slicing process, you’ll follow along with step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of using Bambu Studio, including how to find, edit, and prepare a simple design for print. Bring your own laptop or use one of the laptops available in Haute Studio. Materials will be provided.

Saturday, August 16. Sip, step, support Line Dancing for Dancing with the Stars!

Saturday, August 16. Wildflower Market Birthday Bash. Come out and celebrate the 5th year anniversary of The Wildflower Market!

Saturday, August 16. Wine on the Wabash. Music and wine by the Wabash River.

Saturday, August 16. Summer in the Village at Fowler Park.

Sunday, August 17. Sunday Sip & Charm at WaterTower Estates Winery. Mimosa bar, wine, charcuterie, make-your-own charm station.

Sunday, August 17.Bass Tournaments at Rockville Lake.

Monday, August 18. Read to Rover at WEST VCPL. All Ages: Share a book with a furry friend from Love on a Leash. These good-natured therapy dogs are eager to listen to your child practice reading aloud in a stress-free setting, complete with cuddles, belly rubs, and ear scratches!

Monday, August 18. Everything Cat Storytime at VCPL 12 Points. Ages 0-7: Curl up for a purr-fect storytime featuring cat-themed books, crafts, and snacks inspired by your favorite furry friends.

Wednesday, August 20. Lego Lab: Challenge Series. Ages 8–12: Is your child up for a new Lego® challenge? At the Lego® Lab Challenge Series, your child can complete monthly builds with the help of their teammates, solve unusual problems, and experiment with new designs while improving their spatial awareness, self-confidence, and concentration at VCPL Main.

Wednesday, August 20. Maker Hour: Forest Animal Friends at WEST VCPL. Ages 12 & Up: Sew your own forest-inspired keychain or charm to hang on your backpack at Maker Hour!

Thursday, August 21. Read to Walter at VCPL 12 Points. Ages 5–19: Is your child uncomfortable reading out loud? Maybe they just need a friendly ear—and Walter the Goldendoodle is ready to listen. Walter is a licensed therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs who’s eager to hear a good story and whose calm presence will build your reluctant reader’s confidence.

Thursday, August 21.MagiKids at VCPL Main. Ages 8–18: Start your child on the journey to becoming a powerful wizard with Magic: The Gathering, a turn-based trading card game, and MagiKids! Developed to introduce young players to the concepts of Magic: The Gathering, MagiKids encourages participants to sort and build their own custom deck of spells, creatures, and artifacts before they challenge other players to a game that relies on skill just as much as luck and that encourages them to use critical thinking skills to overcome the pitfalls of random chance.

Saturday, August 23. Community Sale at the Moonlite Drive-In.

Saturday, August 23. Wheels Up Jump Clinic at Griffin Bike Park.

Saturday, August 23. As If By Magic: The Story of Larry Bird’s Indiana High School Basketball Days at VCPL MAIN. Ages 13 & Up: Before the Boston Celtics or the ISU Sycamores, Larry Bird was a skinny, quiet kid from French Lick with a passion for basketball. Though overlooked in his freshman year at Spring Valley High School, Bird shot into the spotlight in his senior year and left as the school’s all-time scoring leader. Join As If By Magic author Randy Mills as he digs into Bird’s early days of his high school basketball career and how Bird’s hard work and increased recognition turned him from the “Hick from French Lick” to “Larry Legend”.

Saturday, August 23. Diversity Walk with Hamilton Center. Join as people come together to celebrate diversity and inclusion during the 11th annual Diversity Walk!

Saturday, August 23. Battle for Billie Creek. Please join us for the first year of this mid-18th century event. Featuring demonstrations from period civilians, military personnel, trades, crafters, and more. Battle demonstration as well.

Saturday, August 23. Family Hikes with Vigo County Parks and Recreation. Ruble Park.

Saturday, August 23. Vigo County All-High School Reunions & Sock Hop. Big Berry Food truck will be on-site. Visit with friends from your school and others, check out the many yearbooks the Activity Center’s has for sale. Share your memories, stories, and catch up with everyone!

Sunday, August 24. Westminister Symphony Sundays: Flute Choir. The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

Monday, August 25 and Tuesday, August 26. Auditions for Frozen Jr with Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute. Join us in Arendelle for a magical adventure filled with so many fun roles—from royal sisters and snowmen to dancing snowflakes, trolls, and talking reindeer! Come with high energy and your best stage voice! Wear closed-toe shoes you can move in (jazz shoes encouraged if you have them). Be ready to sing—any song works, even Happy Birthday! Bring sheet music or a cappella is fine. You will sing your song, learn choreography, and possibly cold read for a few roles. Registration required!

Monday, August 25. Art is Where You Find It: Mandala Art at WEST VCPL. Immerse yourself in the meditative symmetry of hand-drawn mandalas at Art Is Where You Find It! Create your own design using a grid, then use ink pens, watercolors, and acrylic paint to make a unique piece of artwork for your home.

Wednesday, August 27. Customize It! Screen Printing Workshop at VCPL Main. Ages 13 & Up: Discover how screen printing works, explore ways to personalize everyday items, and leave with a custom piece you made yourself at Customize It! Design a custom stencil using a Cricut cutting machine then use that stencil to screen print onto a zipper pouch or small bag. All materials will be provided.

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